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Orleans Parish Sheriff searching for inmate reported missing after leaving work early

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29-year-old Leroy Smith, an inmate in the transitional work program who was scheduled for release from Orleans Parish Prison in June, reported to his job Sunday evening, but was reported missing about 12:30 a.m.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff is searching for an inmate in the transitional work program who went missing after leaving work early Monday morning. According to a release from the Sheriff's office, 29-year-old Leroy Smith, who was scheduled for release from Orleans Parish Prison in June, reported to his job Sunday evening, but was reported missing about 12:30 a.m.

According to the release, following news of Smith's disappearance, OPSO notified the State Department of Corrections as well as NOPD and other local law enforcement agencies to assist in the search.

Smith was originally arrested on November 19, 2011 and booked on charges of possession of cocaine, burglary and probation violation. He was scheduled for release on June 28.

Anyone who has any information on Smith's whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 877.903.7867. Tips can also be texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637); text TELLCS then the crime information. Callers or texters do not have to give their names or testify and can earn a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.